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AFP: China vessel's recent dangerous move an elevation of aggressive actions
The Philippine Navy vessel BRP Benguet issued radio challenges to China Navy Ship 621 (PLAN 621) for conducting dangerous maneuvers, including an attempt to cross its path near Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea on October 13.
AFP spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar stated that while shadowing is common, the attempt to cross the bow is an unprecedented escalation of China's aggressive actions.
PLAN 621 responded to the challenges by referencing its 'ten-dash line' claims, which Aguilar countered by highlighting the invalidity of China's claims based on the 2016 arbitral ruling.
The Chinese vessel eventually changed direction, allowing the BRP Benguet to successfully deliver provisions to troops.
The AFP Western Command chief Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos urged China to halt these unsafe actions and adhere to international law.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is preparing to file a diplomatic protest against China over this incident.
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